The 2008 STi Wheel Fitment Thread - Page 7

nullfork · 05-27-2008, 03:28 AM

Hi guys,

I'm looking at the Prodrive GC010G in the following sizes:

18x9" ET39
18x9.5" ET44

The ET44 has a deeper face and I've been told this won't clear brembos without spacers, can anyone tell me how much spacing I'll need or give more info and also what max tire width I can run without rubbing?

Be really interested to know if anyone got any experience with the 9" ET39s, these might be a nicer fit?

These are to fit stock suspension and camber, and I don't want to be rolling the fenders.

Cheers.

Stu

**RallySportDirect** · 05-27-2008, 08:44 AM

MAX TIRE SIZE THAT YOU CAN FIT WITH OUT MAJOR WORK (other then rolling fenders in the back)

27" tall, and about 11.75" wide(but can go wider if you get a staggered offset front and back rims). The 27" tall tire is filling in to much of the front fender(front to back) so thats what causing majority of the fitment issue.
From what I can can tell a 295/30 will fit its just that the tire has to be under 26.5" tall to fit(or smaller).

Hope this helps you guys out. Just remember to get a proper offset rim.

mofoSTI · 05-27-2008, 09:43 AM

I am looking at running Enkeis RPF-1 in a 17" rim. How wide of a rim do you think I could go with? I will run rt615's for now, but will run slicks down the road for auto X. I am thinking the 17x9.5 will work, but I really want to get the widest rim I can under there. I dont mind rolling the fenders. I saw a chrome black coating that I thought would look good on my dgm STI.

kaz · 05-27-2008, 09:29 PM

mofoSTI - I'm also going to run 17's on my car. Ordering Advan RS's...just trying to figure out between the 17x9 or 17x9.5 and assuming the 9.5 won't work with the GTR face. 17's should also though give us a tad bit more room to play with on the height if we choose the correct tires, but mostly I just want less mass and the car will sit lower as well.

paikman · 05-27-2008, 09:48 PM

9.5 with a 275 should be fine. There is the white one with VOLK RE30's.. IIRC he has a member journal on here and said he could've probably fit a 285 even.
Also perrins car is on page 2 or 3 I believe, he is running 18x9.5 +44 with a 275/35/18. I don't know how BF's run in sizing though. I know Dunlop's run big for their sizing, esp in Z1 star spec, same with Yoko. Bridgestone Potenza tends to be average/small for their sizing scale.

SirMattieP · 05-28-2008, 01:50 PM

If people are saying that it will be hard for me to fit a 18X9 with a 35 offset... How does Spaceman fit his with a 29 Offset...??? Please explain

kaz · 05-28-2008, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SirMattieP

If people are saying that it will be hard for me to fit a 18X9 with a 35 offset... How does Spaceman fit his with a 29 Offset...??? Please explain

I am getting 17x9 Advan RS, GTR face +29...it will probably take some work. Spaceman's wheels fit, and they also don't fit. Under severe compression the tires will probably clip the fenders a tad from the look of the pictures. From a street perspective it looks fine for driving around town and they are on the car and working, but not ideal. He has noted this in his thread and is planning on lowering and camber from the sounds of things.

I think with camber, coil overs, etc. some rolling you can fit them for sure. And it's entirely up to the tires as well. I am going with a proper 255/40/17 for my wheels...and I don't know if they will fit or not but willing to try them out with the KW3 coilovers. Will post results in 2-3 weeks when they all get fitted.

paikman · 05-28-2008, 05:59 PM

It fits ONTO the car, but right now it doesn't fit in a fully driveable manner... but he's willing to put in the time and money to make it work.
-Fender rolling
-Coilovers with camber plates.
-can NOT run maximum width tires
I recommended the 45 offset to you, MattieP based on it seems you are new to the tuning world and this would be a direct bolt-on affair with no issues at all.
You are talking about investing at least another $1800 to get that agressive look.
I've had a couple good convos with Spaceman, since he and I will be running almost identical setups. 18x9 +29 RS with coilovers.
My wheels come next week along with my JIC FLT-TAR's as well, so both of us will have more info shortly.

grober01 · 05-28-2008, 08:09 PM

I'm wanting to pick up some Enkei RC-T4s (18X18.5 48 offset).

ENKEI SPORT RC-T4 for TARMAC

Does anyone know if these will clear the 08 Brembos and are the 08 Brembos larger than previous years?

Thanks

PuccasBad_STI · 05-28-2008, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SirMattieP

If people are saying that it will be hard for me to fit a 18X9 with a 35 offset... How does Spaceman fit his with a 29 Offset...??? Please explain

my bad for all the confusing

paikman · 05-28-2008, 08:26 PM

Good lord. You are adding to his confusion.

***Spaceman*** · 06-07-2008, 08:03 PM

Thought I'd post these here as well...

-Advan RS 18x9 +29 with Falken Azenis RT-615's 245/40/18
-Fender roll in rear and dropped on coilovers

Subie 2.5 STI · 06-07-2008, 11:32 PM

great pics and sweet ride

freeman · 06-08-2008, 12:39 AM

It is perfect!

mofoSTI · 06-10-2008, 10:36 AM

Saw a set of bronze volk se37k's in 18x9.5 +12 too bad they wont fit. Those are my favorite rim

05-27-2008, 03:28 AM	#91
nullfork Amateur STI Driver Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 10 Join Date: May 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Prodrive GC010G Hi guys, I'm looking at the Prodrive GC010G in the following sizes: 18x9" ET39 18x9.5" ET44 The ET44 has a deeper face and I've been told this won't clear brembos without spacers, can anyone tell me how much spacing I'll need or give more info and also what max tire width I can run without rubbing? Be really interested to know if anyone got any experience with the 9" ET39s, these might be a nicer fit? These are to fit stock suspension and camber, and I don't want to be rolling the fenders. Cheers. Stu This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

05-27-2008, 08:44 AM	#92
RallySportDirect Authorized Vendor Car: STI's ;) Fav Mod: Coolest Vendor Ever Location: SLC, UT Posts: 1,648 Join Date: Aug 2003 Trader Rating: (7)	Re: The 2008 STi Wheel Fitment Thread MAX TIRE SIZE THAT YOU CAN FIT WITH OUT MAJOR WORK (other then rolling fenders in the back) 27" tall, and about 11.75" wide(but can go wider if you get a staggered offset front and back rims). The 27" tall tire is filling in to much of the front fender(front to back) so thats what causing majority of the fitment issue. From what I can can tell a 295/30 will fit its just that the tire has to be under 26.5" tall to fit(or smaller). Hope this helps you guys out. Just remember to get a proper offset rim.

05-27-2008, 09:43 AM	#93
mofoSTI Spec C Club Car: 08 STI,sr20det 510 Fav Mod: boob job for wife Location: springtuckey, OR Posts: 2,376 Join Date: Sep 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: The 2008 STi Wheel Fitment Thread I am looking at running Enkeis RPF-1 in a 17" rim. How wide of a rim do you think I could go with? I will run rt615's for now, but will run slicks down the road for auto X. I am thinking the 17x9.5 will work, but I really want to get the widest rim I can under there. I dont mind rolling the fenders. I saw a chrome black coating that I thought would look good on my dgm STI. Last edited by mofoSTI : 05-28-2008 at 07:47 AM.

05-27-2008, 09:29 PM	#94
kaz Silver Member Car: 08 DGM STi Fav Mod: Coming Soon Location: SoCal Posts: 102 Join Date: Jan 2008 Trader Rating: (2)	Re: The 2008 STi Wheel Fitment Thread mofoSTI - I'm also going to run 17's on my car. Ordering Advan RS's...just trying to figure out between the 17x9 or 17x9.5 and assuming the 9.5 won't work with the GTR face. 17's should also though give us a tad bit more room to play with on the height if we choose the correct tires, but mostly I just want less mass and the car will sit lower as well.

05-27-2008, 09:48 PM	#95
paikman Silver Member Car: 2008 OBP STi Fav Mod: Advan RS 18x9. TurboXS downpipe. Location: VA Posts: 677 Join Date: Jan 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: The 2008 STi Wheel Fitment Thread 9.5 with a 275 should be fine. There is the white one with VOLK RE30's.. IIRC he has a member journal on here and said he could've probably fit a 285 even. Also perrins car is on page 2 or 3 I believe, he is running 18x9.5 +44 with a 275/35/18. I don't know how BF's run in sizing though. I know Dunlop's run big for their sizing, esp in Z1 star spec, same with Yoko. Bridgestone Potenza tends to be average/small for their sizing scale.

05-28-2008, 01:50 PM	#96
SirMattieP Professional STI Racer Car: DGM 2008 STI Fav Mod: Advan RZ DGM 18X9" +45 Location: So-Cal Posts: 681 Join Date: Mar 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: The 2008 STi Wheel Fitment Thread If people are saying that it will be hard for me to fit a 18X9 with a 35 offset... How does Spaceman fit his with a 29 Offset...??? Please explain

05-28-2008, 05:59 PM	#98
paikman Silver Member Car: 2008 OBP STi Fav Mod: Advan RS 18x9. TurboXS downpipe. Location: VA Posts: 677 Join Date: Jan 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: The 2008 STi Wheel Fitment Thread It fits ONTO the car, but right now it doesn't fit in a fully driveable manner... but he's willing to put in the time and money to make it work. -Fender rolling -Coilovers with camber plates. -can NOT run maximum width tires I recommended the 45 offset to you, MattieP based on it seems you are new to the tuning world and this would be a direct bolt-on affair with no issues at all. You are talking about investing at least another $1800 to get that agressive look. I've had a couple good convos with Spaceman, since he and I will be running almost identical setups. 18x9 +29 RS with coilovers. My wheels come next week along with my JIC FLT-TAR's as well, so both of us will have more info shortly. Last edited by paikman : 05-28-2008 at 06:22 PM.

05-28-2008, 08:09 PM	#99
grober01 Amateur STI Driver Car: 08 AW STI Fav Mod: Clear-Bra and red tails Location: Portland, OR Posts: 34 Join Date: May 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: The 2008 STi Wheel Fitment Thread I'm wanting to pick up some Enkei RC-T4s (18X18.5 48 offset). ENKEI SPORT RC-T4 for TARMAC Does anyone know if these will clear the 08 Brembos and are the 08 Brembos larger than previous years? Thanks

05-28-2008, 08:26 PM	#101
paikman Silver Member Car: 2008 OBP STi Fav Mod: Advan RS 18x9. TurboXS downpipe. Location: VA Posts: 677 Join Date: Jan 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: The 2008 STi Wheel Fitment Thread Good lord. You are adding to his confusion.

06-07-2008, 08:03 PM	#102
*Spaceman* _ Car: Aspen White '08 STi Fav Mod: 2008 STi Location: NW Suburbs of Chicago Posts: 542 Join Date: Mar 2008 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: The 2008 STi Wheel Fitment Thread Thought I'd post these here as well... -Advan RS 18x9 +29 with Falken Azenis RT-615's 245/40/18 -Fender roll in rear and dropped on coilovers

06-07-2008, 11:32 PM	#103
Subie 2.5 STI Junior STI Driver Car: Blue 08 WRX STI Fav Mod: rallyarmor mud flaps for now Location: Southern California Posts: 189 Join Date: May 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: The 2008 STi Wheel Fitment Thread great pics and sweet ride

06-08-2008, 12:39 AM	#104
freeman Junior STI Driver Car: 08 STI Fav Mod: Driver Location: Vancouver Posts: 138 Join Date: Jan 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: The 2008 STi Wheel Fitment Thread It is perfect!

06-10-2008, 10:36 AM	#105
mofoSTI Spec C Club Car: 08 STI,sr20det 510 Fav Mod: boob job for wife Location: springtuckey, OR Posts: 2,376 Join Date: Sep 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: The 2008 STi Wheel Fitment Thread Saw a set of bronze volk se37k's in 18x9.5 +12 too bad they wont fit. Those are my favorite rim This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.